Create a visual representation of the theory-practice relationship or gap by replacing the text in the Theory-Practice Gap Diagram Template.

Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories, and Practice discusses the theory-practice gap in detail in many chapters. As you have read throughout the course, there is ongoing discussion about the connection between theory and practice, and the application in day-to-day nursing activities. This assignment is designed to illustrate that although there may be a gap, other factors play an important role in decision-making, and each aspect of theory, research, and practice experience are integral to well-rounded patient care.

Access Fundamentals of Nursing Models, Theories, and Practice, and review Figure 1.4 ( attachment #1) Correlation: education, science and practice, by clicking the Theory–Practice Gap Readings Link directly below this assignment entry.

Think of a scenario in which theory, research, and practice interact to create good patient outcomes.

1) Create a visual representation of the theory-practice relationship or gap by replacing the text in the Theory-Practice Gap Diagram Template.

2)  Write a minimum of 525- to 700-word narrative explanation of your visual representation following the diagram.
Describe the chosen theory, research, and practice guideline or standard.
Explain the relationship between the three, and discuss the role each plays in quality patient care in the
scenario.
Explain any gaps, such as a lack of research, no practice standard, or no usable theory.
Determine the best course of action for making decisions in the absence of one aspect.

3)   Include documentation of the practice guideline or standard, as well as your corresponding research, evidence, or literature example.

4) Cite your research and practice guidelines in-text and on the references page at the end of the template.

Resources for references

Musker, Kathleen & PhD, RN. (2011). Nursing Theory-Based Independent Nursing Practice: A Personal Experience of Closing the Theory-Practice Gap. Advances in Nursing Science, 34, 67-77. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0b013e31820944b1

Colley, S. (2003). Nursing theory: Its importance to practice. Nursing Standard (through 2013), 17(46), 33-7. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/219823000?accountid=35812

The Essence of Nursing Practice : Philosophy and Perspective
Hesook Suzie Kim and Rn Hesook Suzie Kim Phd

Karnick, P. M. (2014). A Case for Nursing Theory in Practice. Nursing Science Quarterly, 27(2), 117–117. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894318414522711

Meehan, T. C. (2012). The Careful Nursing philosophy and professional practice model. Journal of Clinical Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.), 21(19–20), 2905–2916. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04214.x